Antica Masseria
Scagnito

Antica Masseria Scagnito, also known as Padulano di Sopra, is nestled in the heart of Salento countryside, in the small town of Corigliano d 'Otranto. The town is part of the Salento Greece and still influenced by Greek and treasures of its heritage and its traditions, including through events that engage and fascinate many tourists throughout the year.

Object of attraction are the history of the country, expressed through the many architectural works, the closeness of the two seas, the Ionian and Adriatic (just 20 km) and the good food, the Masseria Scagnito proposes to its guests, including through interesting interpretations.

About the history of the Farm, it is difficult to trace historical evidence. Surely, some building elements, show that the structure was built for defensive purposes, with the primary function of warning and control of the valley (called precisely the Padulana), through the small tower and the trapdoor. Lost the distinction of fortified structure, the building later became Colonial - Villa: a pleasant residence of the belligerent, as stated in the Latin phrase found on the arch entrance, dating back to 1770:

“ VIVITVR HEIC CASTE, HEIC PALLAS SVA MVNERA PRAESTAT. HEIC PAX, HEIC REQVIES, HEIC TIBI POMA, SALVS. ”
(“ HERE WE LIVE HONESTLY. PALLAS HERE MAKES HIS GIFTS, HERE YOU WILL FIND THE PEACE, RELAX, FRUITS AND HEALTH ”).

In addition to this ancient inscription, during the careful restoration work of the building we discovered others, always in Latin, dating back to the eighteenth century and even before.
Guests stay in rooms equipped with every comfort, once used as stables and shelters. The wing reserved for the restaurant consists of ancient rooms with vaulted ceilings star or barrel vault, each with a large, antique fireplaces. The apartments and rooms, used to catering, overlook a large courtyard, that comes to life in summer with tastings and music events.

Furthermore, the farm is equipped with an oven wood, reported in life and occasionally used for making bread, Friselle and other homemade products, using flour of our grains, organically grown, as well as most of the provisions of our cuisine .